Hebrews 5:11-14

The priesthood of Christ was unappreciated -- Hebrews 5:11-14: The Hebrew writer had many "things to say" concerning Christ and Melchizedek. Sadly the Christians were "dull of hearing" and could not receive theses sayings. The problem was the incapacity of the hearers, their dullness and slothfulness.

Enough time had elapsed since these Hebrew Christians were converted that they should be teaching God's word. They had been Christians long enough to be expected to understand such doctrines. Now they should be able to instruct others. Instead they needed someone to teach them again the very first lessons of Christianity.

It is reasonably expected by God that His people should thrive spiritually and grow in their knowledge and godliness. Proportionally to the time they have been Christians they have personal responsibility for growth. Sadly, many, after thousands of sermons and Bible classes, are still ignorant of even simple Bible lessons, and need to be taught again the same things which they heard so long ago.

May we all diligently seek to grow in the word of righteousness? The process of learning and obeying the doctrine of Christ is how men become righteous and find the way of salvation offered by our Redeemer. Habit or practice in the word of God allows Christians to be in the position of being able to "discern both good and evil." The Christians grow in the word of God will appreciate and understand that which is true. They will likewise reject that which is false.